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Vails Gate, NY
Census-designated place in Orange County, New York.
Population
3,052
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,960
ZIP codes
0
Vails Gate and its ZIP codes
Vails Gate at a glance
- Vails Gate is about 7 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,688 a year, 18% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $310,100 (27% below New York) and median rent is $1,616 a month.
Local data for Vails Gate, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vails Gate, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,688
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$310,100
Median rent
$1,616/mo
Homeownership
55.9%
Bachelor's or higher
32.6%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
47.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dominican Americans (519), Italian Americans (422), Irish Americans (316).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Vails Gate.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,867
154,905 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,155
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.25B
FY 2026, $5,606 per person
How people get to work
Vails Gate, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.2%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit8.1%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 47.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vails Gate, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
837
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,082
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
51.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vails Gate, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.7%
U.S. 33.3% -1.6 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Vails Gate
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New WindsorCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 3.8 |
| FirthcliffeCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 3 |
| Cornwall-on-HudsonVillage | 2.6 mi | 2 |
| NewburghCity | 3.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Salisbury MillsCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Beaver Dam LakeCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.4 |
| BalmvilleCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.1 |
| GardnertownCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 4.8 |
| BeaconCity | 5.5 mi | 4.7 |
| WashingtonvilleVillage | 5.9 mi | 2.5 |
| Cold SpringVillage | 5.9 mi | 0.6 |
| NelsonvilleVillage | 5.9 mi | 1 |
| Orange LakeCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 8.7 |
| Mountain Lodge ParkCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.5 |
| West PointCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 18.4 |
| Highland FallsVillage | 8.1 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vails Gate, NY in?
- Vails Gate is in Orange County, New York.
- What is the population of Vails Gate, NY?
- About 3,052 people live in Vails Gate, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vails Gate?
- Nearby places include New Windsor (1.6 mi), Firthcliffe (1.6 mi), Cornwall-on-Hudson (2.6 mi), Newburgh (3.4 mi), Salisbury Mills (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023